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Brazilian rider Carlos Parro issued a warning at Paris Olympics over horse treatment

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VERSAILLES, France — Equestrian’s governing body issued a warning to Brazilian rider Carlos Parro on Saturday for potentially causing “unnecessary discomfort” to his horse Safira after receiving evidence from an animal rights group. The Federation for Equestrian Sports received a letter and photos that were sent to its president, Ingmar De Vos, from animal rights […]

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Landale scores 20 points, Australia powers past Spain 92-80 to open Olympic basketball tournament

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VILLENEUVE-D’ASCQ, France — In the days before Australia was set to open the Paris Olympics against Spain, coach Brian Goorjian looked to the past. He made his team watch one of the Aussies’ most painful moments in international play — a double-overtime loss to the Spaniards in the semifinals of the 2019 World Cup. “We

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China wins the first gold medal of the 2024 Olympics in mixed team air rifle shooting

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CHATEAUROUX, France — China has won the first gold medal of the Paris Olympics, but its athletes were nowhere near Paris. The Olympic shooting range, a three-hour drive from Paris in the city of Chateauroux, was the venue for Huang Yuting and Sheng Lihao to shoot for gold in the 10-meter air rifle mixed team

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French train networks partially restored after line sabotage ahead of Olympics

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A traveler waits inside the Gare du Nord train station at the 2024 Summer Olympics, Friday, July 26, 2024, in Paris, France. Hours away from the grand opening ceremony of the Olympics, high-speed rail traffic to the French capital was severely disrupted on Friday by what officials described as “criminal actions” and sabotage. (AP Photo/Mark

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Just like at the Tokyo Olympics, American cowbell clanging will be raucous again at Paris Games

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PARIS — Before Tokyo three years ago, the U.S. Olympic swim coaches pondered how to best support their athletes and help fire them up before a race, given there were no family or friends or fans in the stands. They turned to clanging cowbells. While spectators return to the pool in Paris on Saturday, American

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Joc Pederson homers for 2nd straight game, helps the Diamondbacks beat the Pirates 4-3

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PHOENIX — Joc Pederson hit a solo homer, Zac Gallen navigated six solid innings and the Arizona Diamondbacks rallied to beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 4-3 on Friday night. The D-backs have won three straight games and nine of 12. Down 3-1 heading into the sixth, Arizona responded with three runs off Luis Ortiz and Carmen

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Rooker hits 10th homer in July, Athletics secure winning month with 5-4 victory over Angels

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ANAHEIM, Calif. — Brent Rooker hit his 10th home run in July, Seth Brown had three hits and drove in three runs, and the Oakland Athletics secured their first winning month in two years, beating the Los Angeles Angels 5-4 Friday night. Oakland is 13-7 in July, snapping a string of 11 consecutive full months

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Coughlin holds into CPKC Women’s Open lead; Canadian star Henderson derailed by closing bogeys

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CALGARY, Alberta — Lauren Coughlin held onto the lead Friday in the CPKC Women’s Open, while Canadian star Brooke Henderson was derailed by closing bogeys at windy and smoky Earl Grey Golf Club. Coughlin followed her opening 4-under 68 on Thursday in chilly and windy conditions with a 70 on Friday to get to 6

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Fitzgerald hits 2 home runs, Harrison strikes out 11 and Giants beat Rockies 11-4

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SAN FRANCISCO — Tyler Fitzgerald continued his power surge with two home runs, Kyle Harrison tied a career high with 11 strikeouts, and the San Francisco Giants beat the Colorado Rockies 11-4 on Friday night. Fitzgerald, with a pair of two-run blasts, became the first Giants player to hit seven home runs in an eight-game

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Canadian Taylor Pendrith leads the 3M Open in pursuit of his 2nd victory of the year

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BLAINE, Minn. — Taylor Pendrith shot a 7-under 64 on Friday to take a two-stroke lead over Matt NeSmith into the weekend in the 3M Open. Playing in windier afternoon conditions, Pendrith made a 30-foot birdie putt on the par-4 16th and tapped in for another birdie on the par-5 18th. He had a 12-under

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